Obituaries

Jonathan Milton Cason

Jonathan Milton Cason, 41, of Milledgeville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. Survivors include his father, Rev.

Harvey Hawkins

Harvey Hawkins, 77, of Florida and Milledgeville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. Survivors include his wife, Freddie Deason Hawkins; daughters, Kim Califf (James) and Tara Upright; grandchildren, Justin Upright, Gatsi Califf and Chloe Califf; and a number of cousins and other relatives.

John Lewis Kitchens

John Lewis Kitchens, 87, of Coopers and Baldwin County passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Survivors include his wife, Patricia “Shan” Kitchens of Gordon; daughter, Christina Ann Ritzema (Justin) of Richmond Hill; daughterin- law, Michelle Brookins of Milledgeville; siblings, Marion Kitchens Jr.

Willard Owens

Willard Owens, 89, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley M. Owens of Milledgeville; son, Tom Owens (Sandy) of Cumming; granddaughters, Laurie and Megan Owens; brother-in-law, Ronald McElheney, sisters-in-law, Vicky Owens of Wisconsin and Brenda M.

Alma Ragland

Alma Ragland, 75, of Milledgeville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.